Deck General and Deck Safety Practice Test

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• If a vessel returns to upright after a disturbance due to an external force, what term describes its behavior?
• The algebraic sum of the variation and deviation is sometimes referred to as ______.
• Which category of fire includes cloth, wood, and paper?
• Annex I is ______?
• Which front is formed when a cold air mass overtakes a warm air mass?
• Which two framing types are combined in mixed framing?
• What is the spoken emergency signal for a distress signal over radio?
• In a block and tackle rove to advantage, which part of the tackle leads through the moveable block?
• A periodic current is defined as which of the following?
• True bearing is the direction of an object from the observer measured clockwise from which reference?
• Which cloud type is typically linked to thunderstorms and heavy vertical development?
• What are beacons?
• What is the daytime signal that indicates the best landing location?
• If there is a fire in the engine room, what is the first act you should take?
• Roller chocks as fairlead components are used to do what?
• Which statement best describes the main goals of watchkeeping?
• What is an excellent tool to determine your distance off land?
• What are the three most common types of cargo blocks seen on ships?
• Which action is listed as a consideration after a collision?
• To measure distance on a chart, you always use the following scale?
• A distress signal may be used individually or in conjunction with other distress signals, such as ______?
• What safety precaution is recommended when handling wire rope?
• What component is described as 'one or more pulleys or sheaves confined in a wood or metal frame'?
• Rolling period is measured in which unit?
• To calculate setting and drift you need ______.
• On twin-screw vessels, what is the typical rotation arrangement of the screws?
• Which extinguishing agent is described as multipurpose and suitable for multiple fire types?
• What is one of the few exemptions to the safe manning requirement?
• On twin-screw boats, where are the propellers typically located relative to the center line?
• Annex I of MARPOL addresses which category?
• Displacement is a measure of what in a vessel afloat?
• On a small boat, if someone fell overboard and you did not know over which side the person fell, you should ______?
• If you fix your position using objects, what should the objects be?
• Which extinguishing agent leaves no corrosive residue and does not conduct electricity?
• Which items can be used as fairleads aboard a vessel?
• Which knot is used to tie two equal-size lines together and will not slip and is easy to untie?
• Which two framing types are described as being combined in mixed framing?
• If storm conditions are forecasted, you should:
• What three things are appropriate life-saving signals for the day time?
• What four colours are used in lighted navigation aids?
• Which phrase describes a vessel that experiences a fast, snapping roll when disturbed?
• Class D fires involve ______?
• In docking operations, which line is described as a forward spring?
• How should you adjust the anchor line if the bottom is sandy and drag is observed?
• Which of the following actions is specifically listed as a consideration after a collision?
• Which option accurately states one of the exemptions to the safe manning requirements?
• The Prime Meridian is ______ longitude.
• And occluded front is usually caused by ______?
• What is automatically activated when the life raft inflates?
• What is it called when the tow line takes sudden and hard tension, usually jerking the line out of the water?
• When towing astern, it is necessary to maintain a ______?
• Which type of fire involves combustible metals and lithium ion batteries?
• The hurricane season in the North Atlantic Ocean reaches its peak during the month of______?
• Which term describes the curvature in the tow line that helps absorb shock during towing?
• CO2 extinguishes fire by ______?
• To verify position and measure distance off shore, mariners commonly rely on which navigation technology?
• A magnetic compass always points to ______?
• Operating near shore with a large wake can lead to which consequences?
• Displacement is defined as the number of long tons of water displaced by a vessel when afloat. Which option restates this concept?
• In shallow water, which practice helps determine water depth before maneuvering?
• Under the Oil Pollution Act 1990, oil includes which categories?
• Name the three elements of weather.
• Which statement about the Anderson turn is true?
• Bank cushion when a vessel travels close and parallel to a bank or seawall tends to:
• Which knot is commonly used to secure a rope to a post or spar and is simple and quick to tie?
• What material can be used to make temporary repairs on a vessel taking on water?
• What is the major drawback of using large amounts of water for fire prevention on a vessel?
• Which pair completes the statement about mixed framing?
• What cloud is the classic thunderhead?
• What type of rigging is a luff tackle?
• Knots is a speed term meaning ______?
• The most important thing to do upon discovering a fire, before any actual firefighting begins, is to ______?
• Carbon dioxide extinguishes the fire by which mechanism?
• What does it mean when a vessel is described as 'stiff'?
• When distress signals are used with other signals, which of the following is an example?
• Which two terms describe the deck shaping that allows water to move freely across or along the deck in a heavy sea?
• Which factor is least relevant when planning docking lines?
• Class A fires involve ______?
• What are the main goals of watchkeeping?
• What is a cold front?
• What is the Notice to Mariners (NTM)?
• Define the Coast Pilot NOAA.
• The compass rose on charts helps determine which navigational variable for a region?
• The Coast Pilot NOAA provides navigation instructions for which area?
• Radiation is ______?
• Which color signaling device would be appropriate for night signaling?
• What is a barograph?
• ______ is an inert, non-reactive, non-conducting gas commonly found in portable, semi-portable, and large fixed systems.
• What is Annex I?
• Which statement best describes the arrangement of screws on twin-screw boats to maximize maneuverability?
• Which organization approves inflatable life rafts for maritime use?
• What is an example of a special housing chain stopper?
• Which term describes the speed term meaning Nautical miles per hour?
• What happens to the visibility after a cold front passes?
• If your barometer is steadily rising, what can you expect?
• To determine the variation of a particular area, you inspect the ______.
• If an object is located directly off your bow, what is its bearing?
• Deviation is defined as the difference between which two headings?
• The equator corresponds to which latitude value?
• An anemometer is an instrument for ______?
• Bank cushion near a bank tends to push the bow outward and pull the stern toward the bank. Which choice correctly describes this effect?
• Mixed framing combines ______ and ______ framing.
• Which color is not used in lighted navigation aids?
• What term describes the angular difference between true north and magnetic north at a location?
• A dead reckoning shows the position the vessel would be at given ______.
• The Prime Meridian corresponds to which longitude value?
• To determine the number of portable fire extinguishers required on an inspected vessel, you should check the ______?
• ______ and ______ are arranged in the design of a vessel so that water shipped in a heavy sea may move freely across or along the deck and overboard.
• In an emergency, which device should be activated immediately to alert authorities?
• Safe distance is ______.
• True or false: all life-saving equipment should be readily accessible for use.
• If during a collision one vessel's bow becomes embedded in the other vessel's beam and it is safe to do so, what should you do?
• During docking, not yet alongside, which line is most useful for maneuvering alongside the pier?
• A magnetic compass card is marked in ______ degrees
• What is the period of validity for a Merchant Mariner credential?
• Longitudinal bodily motion of a vessel is called what?
• An advantage of an ABC dry chemical over carbon dioxide extinguisher is the ______?
• When looking at a paper chart ______ is at the top and ______ is at the bottom.
• During a Williamson turn, if the vessel has swung about 60° from the original course heading, what action should be taken?
• In MARPOL, Annex I addresses which substance?
• How far away can a whistle be heard in favourable weather conditions?
• Pitch is defined as what in relation to the propeller?
• Define variation
• Define a fix.
• Radiation refers to heat transfer that occurs across an intervening air space with no material substance involved.
• In an emergency, the ______ should be activated immediately
• A front which is moving at a speed of less than about 5 knots is a ______ front
• On a sand bottom, what action should you take when the anchor starts to drag?
• Direction of an object from the observer measured clockwise from true north is called ______?
• Fire is a ______?
• The movement that describes a vessel deflecting side to side about its lengthwise axis is known as what?
• How often is the Notice to Mariners published?
• Which corrections are applied to convert a true course to a magnetic compass course?
• Annex I relates to which pollutant category?
• What is the key to the most rapid and effective response to a fire explosion?
• During safety drills, crew must report to their stations and perform duties assigned to them on what document?
• Requirement that watch standers shall be fit for duty and the determination by ______?
• Direction of an object from the observer measured clockwise from the ship bow is ______.
• PFDs should be marked with ______ and ______.
• How many minutes are in one degree of latitude?
• At night, when an aircraft ditches near your ship, what is the recommended use of your searchlight?
• Under which conditions is the Anderson turn most appropriate for MOB recovery?
• What is the primary purpose of a fairlead aboard a vessel?
• What is used to inflate the life raft?
• It is prohibited to use ______ on the oil to sink it.
• Define atmospheric pressure.
• What channel is the international hailing and distress frequency?
• If more than one raft is manned after sinking, you should ______?
• Wake reduction indicates that:
• If you cannot determine which side a person fell overboard on, what immediate action should you take on a small boat?
• In a river with a strong current, the flowing water will:
• What turn is the ideal method in reduced visibility?
• By day, the signal meaning 'this is the best place to land' would be which signal?
• A hand holds or a righting strap is fitted on the underside of the raft to the right of the raft in case it ______.
• Which turn is identified as the ideal method in reduced visibility?
• During which month does the North Atlantic hurricane season reach its maximum activity?
• Where should you verify the number of portable extinguishers required on a vessel?
• Red flares are appropriate at night.
• The passing of a low pressure system can be determined by periodically checking the ______?
• The long center part of the anchor running between ring and crown is called the ______?
• Which document lists crew stations and duties for emergencies?
• For used nylon rope in good condition, what is the normal safe working load as a percentage of breaking strain?
• Which of the following is not listed as an element of weather?
• Failure to render aid in a collision, without reasonable cause, can bring up to ______?
• Which two terms describe the deck design features that manage water on deck?
• Which of the following is an example of a periodic current?
• What is a valuable tool to determine your position?
• Which extinguishing agent works by blanketing the fire to prevent oxygen in the air from contacting the fire or vapour?
• Which best describes the recommended preparation for rescuing survivors alongside a vessel?
• Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of which forces?
• If you were sailing in the North Pacific and were interested in the ice and iceberg limits, where could you find this information?
• What does G represent in ship stability terms?
• The term oil, as defined in the oil pollution act 1990 means ______?
• What is each position on this navy style nozzle?
• Displacement refers to ______?
• Inflatable life rafts must be ______ approved
• Which statement about fairleads is true?
• Which item should a PFD feature besides the vessel's name?
• Situational awareness requires awareness of what two factors at all times during towing?
• To find a magnetic compass course from a true course you must apply
• A fire suppression system found on newer ships for engine and machinery space fires (NOT A SPRINKLER SYSTEM)
• How long are red rocket parachute flares approved for?
• What are the primary contributing factors in recent marine casualties?
• The equator is ______ latitude.
• Which statement best describes the accessibility of life-saving equipment?
• How fast do Gale winds go?
• The period of validity for a Merchant Mariner credential is ______?
• Which statement about CO2 extinguishing agents is true for electrical fires?
• Which channel is used for international hailing and distress by marine VHF?
• What provides the fastest knockdown of fires from hydrocarbon fuels?
• A vessel swings the ship to ______ to account for deviation.
• What is the primary purpose of a barometer?
• A single whip consists of which arrangement?
• The veering or 'fishtailing' of the vessel being towed on the end of a tow line is called
• Which daytime signaling method uses reflective surfaces to catch sunlight and attract attention?
• Which fire suppression system is specifically designed for engine and machinery spaces on newer ships and is not a sprinkler system?
• A block in rigging is defined as which of the following?
• Which chart would mariners use to assess ice and iceberg limits in the North Pacific?
• What is the rolling period of a vessel?
• Which of the following is NOT a common type of cargo block?
• During tow operations, who should monitor the tow and the surrounding environmental conditions?
• What is described as the fastest recovery method for recovering a person overboard?
• If your vessel is required to have a fire axe onboard, where should it be stored?
• Which pair of terms is used to describe deck shaping that helps water move across or along the deck?
• If a vessel's bow is embedded in the beam of another vessel and safe to do so, what action should you take?
• When is an object defined as stable?
• Before taking survivors on board, what should you do to access them?
• Which statement about setting and drift is true?
• Federal law prohibits the consumption of alcohol within ______?
• Electronic navigation obtains a vessel's position by: